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Archive for February, 2009

Cardboard Computer unveiled at Greener Gadgets Conference

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Cardboard Computer unveiled at Greener Gadgets Conference A greener computer usually means components that require less energy, and are run by alternative power sources like hand cranks and solar collectors.  One enterprising inventor has come up with a way to make a green computer out of cardboard.

Yahoo spent $79 million to thwart Microsoft

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing by Yahoo, the company spent a staggering $79 million dollars last year fighting off the takeover bid by Microsoft.

Hearst plans a “Kindle” for newspapers

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Hearst corporation has hatched an idea that they hope will save the great American newspaper. They plan to introduce an e-reader, similar to the Kindle, for newspapers.

Cell carriers want Nokia to drop Skype

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Nokia recently announced plans to start offering Skype VoIP service on some of its smartphones, and now mobile providers have started reacting to the news – not well as you might imagine.

Amazon gives in to the whiners over Kindle 2 text-to-speech

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

After getting a little bit of criticism from the Authors Guild over one feature of its new Kindle 2, Amazon has backed down to avoid a row. Are book publishers about to make the same mistake as record labels in rejecting new technology in order to maintain their hold over the industry?

Internode Fiber to the home — faster than a speeding bullet

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Internode Fiber to the home — faster than a speeding bulletInternode, an Internet Service Provider, in Australia will be offer 100mbps Fiber-to-the-Home Service. Prices will start from $32 for 25mbps and be offered in 50mbps and 100mbps, retailing for under US$64.

World of Warcraft compared to crack cocaine

Friday, February 27th, 2009

The computer game, World of Warcraft, is addictive, that much I admit. But does it really deserve to be lumped in with class-A drugs such as cocaine? Sweden’s Youth Care Foundation thinks so.

How criticizing your company on Facebook can cost you your job

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Social networking is on the increase. Most of us use at least one of the big ones to keep in touch with friends and share with them what’s going on in our lives. But beware of of what you say, because it could potentially cost you your job.

Recycled fabric scraps make green cotton insulation

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Recycled fabric scraps make green cotton insulation Most green insulation is made from recycled material, recyclable material or both.  Cotton insulation is no exception.  Made from 85 percent post production denim and other cotton fabric scraps, the insulation is also recyclable.

RIM feels the heat over Japanese BlackBerry

Friday, February 27th, 2009

RIM feels the heat over Japanese BlackBerryJapan’s leading cellphone network operator has withdrawn the BlackBerry Bold just a week after its release in the country. It comes after 30 users complained the keyboard was heating up during recharging.

Facebook scammers take advantage of privacy row

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Facebook scammers take advantage of privacy rowThe second rogue application scam to hit Facebook in a week appears designed to capitalize on the row over changes to the site’s terms and conditions. The scam tricks users into following a link to explain a “warning” for violating site rules.

CBS streams full episodes from TV.com on iPhone

Friday, February 27th, 2009

CBS streams full episodes from TV.com on iPhone Hulu may be losing friends and alienating users by shutting down access to their content from Boxee and other third party tools, but CBS is doing just the opposite. Now you can watch full television episodes from CBS on your iPhone by downloading the free TV.com application.

Forget ‘Brain Training’ games – do a crossword instead

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Brain trainers such as Dr Kawishima’s Brain Training, Mindfit, and Lumosity have become big business over the past few years. But new research suggests that they don’t actually do anything special, and in fact, completing a crossword is just as beneficial to the health of your brain.

Facebook asks users to shape its new Terms of Service

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Facebook has taken the hint. After being ripped apart by users, privacy groups, and journalists over its over-the-top, unnecessarily harsh new Terms of Service, the company is asking those same people to help shape its future. Facebook may still own you, but at least it’s doing so transparently.

Cellulose insulation to help green your home

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Cellulose insulation to help green your home Two of the best ways to green your home are recycling and conserving energy.  Cellulose insulation allows you to do both.  This insulation is comprised of recycled paper, usually recycled newspaper.  The paper is usually shredded and then soaked in a fluid  to reduce the chance of fire.

PirateBay prosecutors tweak charges again

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

PirateBay prosecutors tweak charges againProsecutors in the trial of staff from filesharing site The Pirate Bay have reworded the charges in the hopes of improving the chances of a conviction. The changes come as a senior music industry figure gave evidence on the effects of filesharing.

One way transatlantic flight looms for British hacker

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

One way transatlantic flight looms for British hackerA British man who hacking into NASA has come one step closer to being extradited to the United States. British prosecutors have refused to bring charges against Gary McKinnon, a step which might have kept him out of U.S. courts.

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